JUST DO IT is not what I want to hear.....
Hey beautiful people, I'm new to this message board, as a matter of fact exercise was a dirty word before not to long ago. I have to admit the 85 lbs just melted away without me moving too much. That doesn't mean I'm a couch potato, actually we went to Disney this past May and I was amazed that my 15 year old and my 44 year old couldn't keep up with me. :o)
Well to the point, I am going to start training for a three mile run this week. I want to be ready by October. The fringe benefits of that is I'm in hopes that by then I will have lost my 30 some pounds left to go and to have finished my journey to my new self by October also. I know this is a large task and I'm going to try my best to psych myself out of being disappointed if I don't quiet accomplish the weight loss.
Also, this three mile run is not my only goal. Since the beginning my ultimate goal was to be lawenforcement/POST qualified. Too funny, as this will blow so many people away. I have been employed with the sheriff's office for 9 years. Clerical does not have to be POST, only our patrol. I have no intention on going to the academy nor do I intend on being on patrol. (I would be the one that thought they were all guilty lock em up) but I want to be able to physically do what our female road deputies can do. That means 1.5 miles in 18 minutes, 24 situps a minute, and 11 pushups in a minute. I'm not so sure that I can convience my boss to allow me this opportunity but I will be ready to do it before I ask. WOW, I've never seen this goal in writing it kind of shocks me now.......
Do you experts have any suggestions with regards to the running? Besides the obvious, Just Do It..... LOL
Well to the point, I am going to start training for a three mile run this week. I want to be ready by October. The fringe benefits of that is I'm in hopes that by then I will have lost my 30 some pounds left to go and to have finished my journey to my new self by October also. I know this is a large task and I'm going to try my best to psych myself out of being disappointed if I don't quiet accomplish the weight loss.
Also, this three mile run is not my only goal. Since the beginning my ultimate goal was to be lawenforcement/POST qualified. Too funny, as this will blow so many people away. I have been employed with the sheriff's office for 9 years. Clerical does not have to be POST, only our patrol. I have no intention on going to the academy nor do I intend on being on patrol. (I would be the one that thought they were all guilty lock em up) but I want to be able to physically do what our female road deputies can do. That means 1.5 miles in 18 minutes, 24 situps a minute, and 11 pushups in a minute. I'm not so sure that I can convience my boss to allow me this opportunity but I will be ready to do it before I ask. WOW, I've never seen this goal in writing it kind of shocks me now.......
Do you experts have any suggestions with regards to the running? Besides the obvious, Just Do It..... LOL
Do you have a time goal in mind for the 3-mile? Do you have a base fitness level?
These are 2 very important questions to ask yourself. Most running programs go pretty slowly for 3 reasons: 1) build fitness at an appropriate level, 2) avoid injury, and 3) avoid burnout.
You can certainly do 3 miles in a month, but you may not do it very fast. If you're okay with that, there are many couch to 5k types of beginning running programs out there that will serve your purposes.
It will also be important to get a good pair of running shoes from a local running store so that they can fit you with an appropriate shoe for your gait pattern. The wrong shoe can lead to injury, but the right one can be a godsend. I love my local running store!
Another thing to think about is whether fitness will remain part of your life for the long haul. I also lost most of my weight without much effort, but the last little bit came off with intense exercise AND watching my food. It also took about 3 months to lose the last 25#. Partly because of these things and partly because I like to be active, fitness activities and goals have been a very large part of my life over the past 5+ years. My health is my primary concern and the weight issues are secondary.
Try to remember that weight loss isn't what improves your health, it's activity. Weight is just a small part of the equation. That's my philosophy on health and fitness and it's place in everyday life.
Good luck with your goals!
Linn
These are 2 very important questions to ask yourself. Most running programs go pretty slowly for 3 reasons: 1) build fitness at an appropriate level, 2) avoid injury, and 3) avoid burnout.
You can certainly do 3 miles in a month, but you may not do it very fast. If you're okay with that, there are many couch to 5k types of beginning running programs out there that will serve your purposes.
It will also be important to get a good pair of running shoes from a local running store so that they can fit you with an appropriate shoe for your gait pattern. The wrong shoe can lead to injury, but the right one can be a godsend. I love my local running store!
Another thing to think about is whether fitness will remain part of your life for the long haul. I also lost most of my weight without much effort, but the last little bit came off with intense exercise AND watching my food. It also took about 3 months to lose the last 25#. Partly because of these things and partly because I like to be active, fitness activities and goals have been a very large part of my life over the past 5+ years. My health is my primary concern and the weight issues are secondary.
Try to remember that weight loss isn't what improves your health, it's activity. Weight is just a small part of the equation. That's my philosophy on health and fitness and it's place in everyday life.
Good luck with your goals!
Linn
Hey, Lisa! Welcome to the board. Thank you for including me among "the beautiful people"! That's a first for me!
Anyhoo...Linn is spot-on about the right shoe and starting slow. I did the 8 week beginners running program at Cool Running or Runner's Planet online. I tend to land on the outer edge of my foot when I run, which makes me an "over-pronater," so having a supportive shoe that compensates for that is HUGE! Most people are either neutral runners or over-pronaters, but the running shoe store folks will be sure that you get the right one for the way you run.
I lost most of my weight by controlling food, not by exercise, but once I got to the point of being pain-free (as a heavy woman, my back, legs, feet, and joints caused me a lot of pain), I wanted to find out if I COULD actually do it!
You start with 30 minutes a day--alternating 5 minutes of walking and 30 seconds of running--5 days a week. And you build from there. It is highly addictive, because you are only competing against yourself, and there's no huge pressure to be SO FAST at the beginning.
You must also be sure to stretch before and after each run/walk. I printed off a list entitled "Stay Loose: Stretches for Runners" from Cool Running.com that was a godsend! You might have some aches in the beginning from unused muscles, but I just took a little ibuprofen or tylenol beforehand and it was just fine.
If you make HEALTH your ultimate goal, the number on the scale won't matter so much. A combination of food control and activity is a great way to pursue that goal. You will notice a change in your body shape even if the scale doesn't budge, because you are strengthening your core (smaller waist) and your legs and butt (more shapely calves, ankles, etc.). Exercise also tends to suppress appetite, AND make you so thirsty that drinking plain water is a treat rather than a chore!!
Keep us updated on your progress, Lisa! We're with you.
Anyhoo...Linn is spot-on about the right shoe and starting slow. I did the 8 week beginners running program at Cool Running or Runner's Planet online. I tend to land on the outer edge of my foot when I run, which makes me an "over-pronater," so having a supportive shoe that compensates for that is HUGE! Most people are either neutral runners or over-pronaters, but the running shoe store folks will be sure that you get the right one for the way you run.
I lost most of my weight by controlling food, not by exercise, but once I got to the point of being pain-free (as a heavy woman, my back, legs, feet, and joints caused me a lot of pain), I wanted to find out if I COULD actually do it!
You start with 30 minutes a day--alternating 5 minutes of walking and 30 seconds of running--5 days a week. And you build from there. It is highly addictive, because you are only competing against yourself, and there's no huge pressure to be SO FAST at the beginning.
You must also be sure to stretch before and after each run/walk. I printed off a list entitled "Stay Loose: Stretches for Runners" from Cool Running.com that was a godsend! You might have some aches in the beginning from unused muscles, but I just took a little ibuprofen or tylenol beforehand and it was just fine.
If you make HEALTH your ultimate goal, the number on the scale won't matter so much. A combination of food control and activity is a great way to pursue that goal. You will notice a change in your body shape even if the scale doesn't budge, because you are strengthening your core (smaller waist) and your legs and butt (more shapely calves, ankles, etc.). Exercise also tends to suppress appetite, AND make you so thirsty that drinking plain water is a treat rather than a chore!!
Keep us updated on your progress, Lisa! We're with you.
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This program is the only reason I can run now.
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